Mounds State ParkOnline version Video quiz about the history and development of Mounds State Park by Marissa Ellsworth 1 How long ago were the earthworks at Mounds State Park built? a 1000 years ago b 2000 years ago c 200 years ago d 5 years ago 2 Who built the mounds in Mounds State Park? a Adena Hopewell b Lewis and Clark c Miss Ellsworth d Christopher Columbus 3 What were the mounds built for? a To live in b For birthday parties c To use as a calendar d To bury treasure in 4 How did the Adena Hopewell build the mounds? Select one or more answers a Tractors b Trucks c Sticks d Baskets e Wheelbarrow 5 How long did it take to make the Great Mound? a Over 1 year b 5 years c 1 month d 10 years 6 What was the name of the family that found the mounds? a Ellsworth family b Mystery Inc c Smith family d Bronnenberg family 7 What did the Bronnenberg family allow on the mounds property to prevent housing development and destruction of the mounds? a Water Park b Apartments c Amusement Park d Railroads Explanation 3 The Adena Hopewell people used the mounds to mark the summer and winter solstice, and the fall and spring equinox. It helped them tell the seasons! 5 It took many years of observing where to make mound and certain features of it to mark the seasons. Remember it's like a giant calendar, they had to mark specific things! 6 This family was considered pioneers, they protected the mounds for about 60 years!
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